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Best Places to See Peak Fall Foliage in NE Columbus in 2024

Interactive Fall Foliage Prediction Map shows when leaves will peak in 2024

By Macaroni KID September 11, 2024

Wondering when the fall leaves will peak in NE Columbus and where the best spots are to see them? Look no further! We've got the fall foliage map and the details on where to go with your family in the NE Columbus area for a colorful fall adventure during the 2024 fall leaf season.

When Will Fall Foliage Peak in NE Columbus?

Thanks to SmokyMountains.com's interactive 2024 Fall Foliage Prediction Map, you can now easily track when leaves will peak in NE Columbus. This map uses advanced data like temperature, precipitation, and tree types to predict when fall colors will be at their best. Plus, with real-time user reports, you’ll know exactly when and where to take your kids for the most vibrant fall foliage. 

The interactive Fall Leaf Map has become a go-to resource for families planning fall adventures. Whether you’re looking for the perfect day to go leaf-peeping in NE Columbus or planning a family fall weekend getaway, this map will help you time it just right. 


Want to know when the leaves will peak near NE Columbus?
Check out the 2024 Fall Foliage Map from SmokyMountains.com and plan your family adventure today!

You can slide the slider to the right to see the predicted progression of fall.


Where to See the Best Fall Colors in NE Columbus

Looking for the top places to enjoy peak fall foliage in NE Columbus? Here are the most scenic spots for a day of autumn exploration with kids and your family:

1. Blacklick Woods Metro Park

Address: 6975 E. Livingston Ave | Reynoldsburg, Oh 43068

Blacklick Woods features 652 acres of woods, fields, seasonal swamp ponds, a small prairie and a golf course. It has one of the best remaining beech-maple forests in central Ohio along with a buttonbush swamp. The forest areas are laced with trails that wind through a swamp forest with oak and white ash along with red maple, elm, shagbark, bitternut hickory and dogwood. We cannot wait to take in the Fall Foliage from the Canopy!

2. Blendon Woods

Address: 4265 E. Dublin Granville Rd | Columbus, Oh 43230

Blendon Woods contains spectacular stream-cut ravines with exposed ripple rock sandstone and open fields surrounded by beech-maple and oak-hickory forests. The 653-acre park is a great place to see a variety of songbirds, waterfowl and other wildlife, especially the flock of wild turkeys meandering about in search of food. The 118-acre Walden Waterfowl Refuge with its 11-acre Thoreau Lake provides a sanctuary for hundreds of birds, ducks and other wildlife. Open year-round, it features two elevated observation shelters with spotting scopes for viewing waterfowl.

3. Inniswood

Address: 940 S. Hempstead Rd | Westerville, Oh 43081

Nestled within a scenic nature preserve, the 123-acre Inniswood Metro Gardens is a source of inspiration for all ages. Streams and woodlands filled with wildflowers and wildlife provide a majestic backdrop to the beautifully landscaped areas. Inniswood boasts more than 2,000 species of plants, specialty collections and several theme gardens. 

4. Old Man's Cave

Address: State Route 664| Logan, Oh 43138

Old Man’s Cave is one of the 7 major hiking trails of Hocking Hills State Park in southern Ohio. The one-way loop trail is approximately 1 to 1.5 miles long and begins at the kiosk at Upper Falls. This is well worth the drive for these beautiful views!

5. Brandywine Falls

Address: 8176 Brandywine Road| Sagamore Hills, Oh 44067

This is my absolute favorite drive. There are so many adorable little towns with charming shops nestled along the way. The Cuyahoga Valley's waterfalls are among the most popular attractions in the national park. Brandywine Falls is a 65-foot waterfall is the centerpiece of the falls area, but not its only source of interest. Carved by Brandywine Creek, the falls demonstrates classic geological features of waterfalls. The falls once powered a thriving village, later industry, and eventually an artist's colony.

Plan Your Family’s Fall Adventures in NE Columbus Now!

With so many family-friendly fall activities in NE Columbus, now is the perfect time to plan your family fall fun in NE Columbus. Whether you’re looking for kid-friendly hikes, free seasonal events, or the best spots to see peak fall foliage, NE Columbus has something for everyone. Be sure to check the 2024 Fall Foliage Map to ensure you catch the best colors of the season and our Macaroni KID NE Columbus Fall Guide for all the local fall events and fun your family won't want to miss!